Real Madrid player ratings: Forwards struggle at Vallecas

Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw by Rayo Vallecano on a sunny Sunday afternoon at Vallecas, with the hosts nullifying much of the threat that the La Liga leaders tried to produce.

Starting XI

Thibaut Courtois – 6

Rayo had a number of good chances to score, but the Belgian was only tested on one occasion – that by Andrei Ratiu in the first half, which drew a comfortable save.

Fede Valverde – 6

Far from his best performance, compounded by a late injury that forced him to be taken off. Pep Chavarria and Alvaro Garcia caused him problems.

Raul Asencio – 6

Struggled in the first half, but got better in the second when Eder Militao was introduced.

Dean Huijsen – 5.5

Saw a yellow card…